Welcome!
It has been my honor and privilege to serve on the La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board for the past 13 years, including two terms as Board President. La Cañada Flintridge is an exceptional community that values education and supports our students, our schools, and one another. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back through public service, and I respectfully ask for your vote as I seek reelection to continue the progress we have made together.
Throughout my service, I have listened carefully to students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members while making thoughtful, transparent decisions that put students first. An effective governing board considers all perspectives, builds consensus, and works collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for students. During my three decades as a supervising prosecutor, I developed a collaborative, consensus-building approach that I have brought to every issue facing our district, including budgets, school safety, student well-being, facilities, and our partnerships with educators.
Together, our district has achieved remarkable success. LCUSD has been recognized as California’s top-ranked school district and among the best in the nation. Our elementary schools have earned National Blue Ribbon recognition, and our students rank first among California unified school districts in English language arts and second in mathematics on statewide assessments. We have maintained stable enrollment, preserved a balanced budget, passed bond measures to modernize our schools and technology, and successfully welcomed the Sagebrush area into our district.
We have also made significant investments in the future of our schools. Through the Facilities Master Plan, we have identified and prioritized the infrastructure and technology improvements needed to modernize our classrooms and provide students with a well-rounded, twenty-first-century education. As the Chair of the City of La Cañada Flintridge Joint Operations Team, I work closely with City Council members to improve school safety and security, maintain and enhance our fields and facilities, and strengthen the partnership between our schools and our community.
While I am proud of what we have accomplished together, important work remains. I remain committed to academic excellence, strong student support services, outstanding educators, modern facilities, fiscal responsibility, and transparent governance. I care deeply about our schools and am dedicated to ensuring every student receives a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community over the past 13 years. It would be an honor and privilege to continue serving the families of the La Cañada Unified School District and to build on the progress we have made together.